Trying to replace bent rims

Hey all,
I have a 2004 tacoma extra cab 4x4 and have the steel wheels on it. Three of the rims are bent and wobble at hwy speeds. My tires are in need of replacement as well. I want to get new rims and tires but am having trouble finding a steel rims that will fit. I was considering the American Racing 767 but am not sure they will clear the calipers. I would like to stay as close to stock size as possible (16x7?) so that I do not lose any fuel eco. Will those work? I was thinking about going to an alloy wheel but a buddy said that they are not as strong. I'd say 90% of the driving that I do is highway with the other ten on moderate dirt roads (similar or a little harder than the White Rim near Moab). Should I consider alloy? I'm open to suggestions. Oh and if this isn't complicated enough, I only have about $1,000 to spend... maybe $1,100... for everything...

Thanks for your time.

Bill

 

Horse Hockey on the alloy strength.

Here is what I went with

 

OK, true the alloy rims are weaker in terms of EXTREME OFF-ROAD. Where you are jumping your truck over VW van sized boulders. Get the picture...

For on road and dirt roads the allow rims hold up great and are very strong.

Bottom line. Steel bends. Allow breaks. But although brittle, alloy is hella strong up until that breaking point.

I'd want good steel rims on my crawler, can also pound them back into a round state and kinda hold air condition. Good to carry a mallet for that.

Anyway, this is NOT your lifestyle. Get some sweet alloy rims. They sell pretty cheap. I see them listed all the time on here. A guy even had a set for under $400 asking and included pretty new tires.